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Meaning of 'illustrious' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Illustrious [ a.]
- Possessing luster or brightness; brilliant; luminous; splendid.
- Characterized by greatness, nobleness, etc.; eminent; conspicuous; distinguished.
- Conferring luster or honor; renowned; as, illustrious deeds or titles.

Meaning of 'illustrious' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . illustrious [ s]
Meaning (1):
- widely known and esteemed
Example in sentence:
  • a celebrated musician;
  • a famed scientist;
  • a famous actor;
  • a notable historian;
  • a renowned painter;
  • an illustrious judge
Meaning (2):
- having or conferring glory
Example in sentence:
  • an illustrious achievement

Nearby Words:

ill ill-boding ill-bred ill-favored ill-judged ill-lived ill-looking ill-mannered ill-minded ill-natured

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